Neal loses pre-selection

Member for Robertson Ms Belinda Neal has lost the contest for Labour pre-selection for her seat.

Ms Neal lost the vote at Woy Woy CWA Hall on March 6, receiving 67 votes to Ms Deborah O'Neill's 98 votes.

Ms O'Neill said: "I am humbled and honoured to be the Labor candidate for the seat of Robertson," Ms O'Neill said.

"Having lived on the Central Coast for the past 25 years and having raised my family here - I know the community has achieved a lot but there is more work to be done.

"I take nothing for granted.

"This will be a tough campaign."

Ms O'Neill said her priority in the upcoming Federal election was working with the Rudd Labor Government to deliver better health services for the Central Coast including a Radiography Unit, delivering more support to local schools and securing road funding for the region.

Ms Neal of Woy Woy Bay said: "I have worked tirelessly for the benefit of the Central Coast community, the ALP and the broad labour movement for over 25 years."

Meanwhile, the NSW Liberal Party has formally ratified Mr Darren Jameson as its candidate for the seat of Robertson.

Gosford Cr Peter Freewater will represent the Greens.

Media statement, 6 Mar 2010 Deborah O'Neill, Labor Candidate for Robertson Media statement, 6 Mar 2010 Belinda Neal, Member for Robertson